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American Education Week celebrates public education, commitment to excellence

Posted on 11/18/13 at 2:34pm

The nation is coming together this week to celebrate and honor a heritage of commitment to educational excellence.

American Education Week is an opportunity to shine a spotlight on local public schools, teachers, education support professionals, and others who work hard to ensure that every child can get a quality education that will prepare them for college and the workplace.

This year marks the 92nd year of American Education Week, which has been observed since 1921, when the National Education Association and the American Legion — teachers, school staff and military veterans — got together and adopted resolutions to raise public awareness about the importance of education.

Thursday, Nov. 21: Educator for a Day: Community leaders will be invited to experience the day as educators and experience the challenges of teaching and the needs of students. Learn more about this program through the Educator for a Day Promotional Kit.